Grass

/ɡræs/ (US), /ɡrɑːs/ (UK) noun

Definition

Grass is a common green plant with narrow leaves that covers fields, lawns, and many other open areas. Animals like cows, sheep, and horses often eat grass.

Etymology

“Grass” comes from Old English “græs,” related to words in other Germanic languages for herb or green plant. It has long been connected to meadows, grazing, and growth.

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Grasslands are some of the most important ecosystems on Earth, quietly storing huge amounts of carbon in their roots. A lawn might look simple, but each blade of grass is a tiny solar panel turning sunlight into life.

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